In a world where economic logic ruled, restrictions on the use of capital controls would not find their way into trade agreements. But they have. More than 250 economists (including yours truly) have now signed a letter that tries to reverse the tide. It concludes thus: “We recommend tha...

In a world where economic logic ruled, restrictions on the use of capital controls would not find their way into trade agreements. But they have. More than 250 economists (including yours truly) have now signed a letter that tries to reverse the tide. It concludes thus: “We recommend tha...